Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake is $7,746 for Texas residents and $21,330 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.62% for Texas residents and increased by 1.60% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UHCL is $7,794 for Texas residents and $21,671 for out-of-state students which is a 1.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.62% for Texas residents and increased by 1.60% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,604 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.76% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 3.56% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Texas schools with tuition changes from last year at Texas colleges tuition change page.
UHCL Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,698 $20,994$14,216
2023-2024$7,746$21,330$15,604
Change % 2023-20240.62%1.60%9.76%
2024-2025$7,794$21,671$17,128
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Houston-Clear Lake - COA
University of Houston-Clear Lake - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Houston-Clear Lake - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,468 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $19,080 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UHCL is $9,344 for Texas residents and $19,170 for out-of-state students which is a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UHCL Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,594 $18,990$14,216
2023-2024$9,468$19,080$15,604
Change % 2023-2024-1.31%0.47%9.76%
2024-2025$9,344$19,170$17,128
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Houston-Clear Lake - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UHCL. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $253 for Texas residents and $818 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $434 for Texas residents and $967 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$251$805
2023-2024$253$818
2024-2025$255$831
Graduate2022-2023$440$962
2023-2024$434$967
2024-2025$428$972
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Houston-Clear Lake - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Houston-Clear Lake - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Houston-Clear Lake and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Houston-Clear Lake and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Houston-Clear Lake$7,746$21,330
Texas A & M University-College Station$13,099$40,328
Lone Star College System$6,930$8,700
Dallas College$4,050$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin$11,678$42,778
University of Houston$9,711$22,191

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UHCL?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UHCL is $31,594 for Texas residents and $86,775 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$7,807$7,867$7,929$7,991$31,594
Out-of-State$21,475$21,620$21,766$21,914$86,775
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,867$7,929$7,991$8,053$31,841
Out-of-State$21,620$21,766$21,914$22,062$87,363
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$7,929$7,991$8,053$8,116$32,089
Out-of-State$21,766$21,914$22,062$22,212$87,955
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$7,991$8,053$8,116$8,180$32,340
Out-of-State$21,914$22,062$22,212$22,362$88,550
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,053$8,116$8,180$8,243$32,592
Out-of-State$22,062$22,212$22,362$22,514$89,150

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $87,554 for Texas residents and $142,735 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,306$22,314$21,456$20,661$87,554
Out-of-State$36,974$36,066$35,231$34,463$142,735
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,314$21,393$20,598$19,862$83,997
Out-of-State$36,066$35,231$34,463$33,759$139,519
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,393$20,540$19,804$19,122$80,701
Out-of-State$35,231$34,463$33,759$33,113$136,567
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,540$19,750$19,068$18,437$77,648
Out-of-State$34,463$33,759$33,113$32,523$133,859
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$19,750$19,018$18,387$17,804$74,821
Out-of-State$33,759$33,113$32,523$31,984$131,379

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $61,978 for Texas residents and $117,159 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,912$15,920$15,062$14,267$61,978
Out-of-State$30,580$29,672$28,837$28,069$117,159
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$15,920$14,999$14,204$13,468$58,421
Out-of-State$29,672$28,837$28,069$27,365$113,943
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,999$14,146$13,410$12,728$55,125
Out-of-State$28,837$28,069$27,365$26,719$110,991
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,146$13,356$12,674$12,043$52,072
Out-of-State$28,069$27,365$26,719$26,129$108,283
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,356$12,624$11,993$11,410$49,245
Out-of-State$27,365$26,719$26,129$25,590$105,803

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
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University of Houston-Clear Lake 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,746$1,026$15,604$21,330$1,026 $15,604
Graduate$9,468 $1,026$15,604$19,080 $1,026$15,604

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